Conservation Crew Leader Development Program (CLDP) – (Leading crews of young adults, aged 18-30)

                                                            

 

Position Title: Conservation Crew Leader Development Program (CLDP) – (Leading crews of young adults, aged 18-30)– AmeriCorps

Conservation Legacy Program: Southwest Conservation Corps, Four Corners

Site Location: Durango, CO

Terms of Service:


* Start Date: 04/06/2026


* End Date: 11/06/2026

*potential option to end 08/07/2026


* AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 1200 Hours 

Multiple positions available. Application closes December 31^st, 2025.  

 

Purpose:

Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) is an AmeriCorps program of the non-profit service organization, Conservation Legacy.

SCC provides youth and young adults opportunities to complete conservation projects primarily on public lands.

While serving with SCC, members receive training on job skills, conflict resolution, leadership, teamwork, and environmental stewardship.

Programs are developed using a step ladder approach to provide a progression of skill development based on a member’s needs. 

 
Description of Duties:

The CLDP position is an opportunity to make a difference in young peoples’ lives while completing conservation projects. CLDPs will be mentors, educators, and facilitators for young adults, working to promote the health and resiliency of our land, air, and water.   

 

The AmeriCorps Crew Leader Development Program (CLDP) is a two-phase program.

The first phase focuses on orientation, training, and development, the second phase focuses on implementation and continued leadership development.

The AmeriCorps CLDP will spend 7 weeks in a crew leader training period alongside fellow CLDPs, Crew Leaders and SCC Staff, which will include a SCC leadership skills week, chainsaw training, technical trails training, administrative training, and prep weeks, in addition to project work.

In late May, CLDPs will be paired with an experienced Crew Leader where they will work together to lead a crew of young adults for the Summer and Fall Season.

Crews consist of 6-7 members, 1 Crew Leader and 1 CLDP.

Crews work in front and backcountry locations in all weather conditions.

On-hitch, crews camp together, prepare all meals together, and work together as a group to complete all projects and chores.  

 

CLDPs, along with Crew Leaders, are responsible for ensuring the physical safety and emotional well-being of their crew.

The intention of the CLDP/Crew Leader pairing is to aid in the leadership development of the CLDP.

Over the course of the season, the CLDP will gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to take on full Crew Leader responsibilities.

CLDP’s may assist the Crew Leader with project management, creating and implementing development and educational opportunities, and completing required hitch paperwork.  However, those duties are ultimately the responsibility of the Crew Leader. 

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